Solar Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year as a First Solar Wastewater & Recycling Technician I, or 3 years of First Solar technical experience, or 6 years in an industrial/commercial operations or technical setting; alternatively, an associate degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as a First Solar Wastewater & Recycling Technician I, 2 years of First Solar technical experience, or 3 years in an industrial/commercial operations or technical setting; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 0–2 years in an industrial/commercial operations or technical setting.
• Safety-first mindset.
• Demonstrated understanding of wet chemical processes and chemical compatibilities.
• Ability to recognize and respond to process-control alarms and restore processes to control.
• Proficiency in process-control troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Proficiency with electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to apply statistical tools to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to handle both administrative and technical tasks.
• Solid mechanical aptitude, with hands-on experience.
• Self-directed approach and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate computerized, PLC-controlled, and mechanical equipment.
• Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures and to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator when required; respirator use requires little or no facial hair.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand use, required vision and color distinction, and occasional climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or bending.
• Successful completion of a background check and any other tests required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in equipment maintenance and process troubleshooting.
• Prior industrial wastewater treatment experience.
• Industrial liquid chemical handling experience, including strong acids, strong bases, and concentrated hydrogen peroxide.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate recycling, wastewater treatment, and ultra-pure water generation processes according to work instructions and process plans.
• Develop a complete operational understanding of installed recycling and water treatment systems and equipment.
• Collect process-control data, adjust process parameters, analyze trends, and implement course corrections.
• Respond to process-control alarms by evaluating current and previous process trends.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day process and equipment problems and escalate process upsets to the engineer and supervisor.
• Participate in planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results.
• Perform standard tests to verify proper operation of recycling, wastewater, and ultra-pure water systems.
• Participate in internal reviews of drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Coordinate with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete assigned projects.
• Perform maintenance and repairs, including troubleshooting and replacing pumps; coordinate major repairs with the maintenance department, supervisor, and engineer.
• Transition new systems and processes through start-up, commissioning, and qualification.
• Calibrate instrumentation according to ISO work instructions.
• Analyze samples using laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate records using databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based programs.
• Collect, label, and store hazardous waste within the plant and assist with its shipment according to documented work instructions.
• Respond to accidental hazardous-material spills by containing and cleaning them according to HAZMAT standards.
• Provide training to production associates and assist with training associates as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with area associates and engineers, including verbal and written shift pass-downs and some work-instruction development.
• Follow safety procedures and housekeeping standards, discard waste materials in designated containers, and maintain a clean and orderly work environment under 5S guidelines.
• Use powered industrial equipment, such as fork trucks, to move materials and chemicals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.